Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Did You Know:*
- Most workers are employed in manufacturing.
- Machinery maintenance workers learn on the job, industrial machinery mechanics usually need some education after high school and millwrights typically learn through formal apprenticeship programs.
- Applicants with broad skills in machine repair and maintenance should have favorable job prospects.
Industry Areas
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Overall Kind of Work*
Imagine an automobile assembly line: a large conveyor system moves unfinished automobiles down the line, giant robotic welding arms bond the different body panels together, hydraulic lifts move th...
Work Environment*
Civilian
In production facilities, these workers are subject to common shop injuries such as cuts, bruises and strains. In the construction setting, workers must be careful of heavy equipment. They also ma...
Military
Powerhouse mechanics work in equipment repair shops, power plant stations, or power generating rooms aboard ships. Sometimes they work outdoors while repairing substation generating equipment.
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 1.43% (0-20 Hours)
- 2.23% (21-34 Hours)
- 0.86% (35-39 Hours)
- 62.75% (40 Hours)
- 11.17% (41-49 Hours)
- 21.57% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Industrial Machinery Mechanics(49-904X)
Type of Work
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Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
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Workplace at a Glance
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 90.07% (Private For-Profit)
- 2.08% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 2.02% (State and Local Govt)
- 2.84% (Federal Government)
- 2.99% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Industrial And Refractory Machinery Mechanics
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
1,352 Industrial Machinery Mechanics in the military